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The Lamplighter Dining Rooms

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The Lamplighter Dining Rooms, High St, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AF

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One of the premier bars and restaurants in Windermere, located in the heart of the Lake District The Lamplighter Dining Rooms has been trading now for over 21 years. Restaurants come and go but our focus on quality and customer service has set us aside from many other Lake District Restaurants. Whether popping in for breakfast, a snack at lunch, indulging in our unique Sunday lunch experience or a full four course meal in the evening, The Lamplighter offers a great selection of not only food and beverage but also locations in which to dine to suite all tastes.

Dine in the cosy bar with the fire blazing on a cold winters evening, the high ceilinged Victorian restaurant, the stylish lounge bar or, weather permitting, outdoors on the terrace, the choice is yours. The Windermere restaurant scene has much to offer, for the very best in home-cooked locally sourced produce you simply have to try The Lamplighter Dining Rooms.

When it comes to restaurant menus in Windermere we guarantee you will make an emotional connection at our wonderful Lake District Restaurant.

Recently refurbished to its former glory we have retained the Victorian features of the building whilst adding a slightly contemporary feel such as the wonderful William Morris wallpaper that stretches throughout the bar and restaurant. The Lamplighter also features outside seating on the hotels veranda or in the sunken terrace should you wish to dine alfresco or just enjoy a refreshing drink, both are wonderful suntraps and great for people watching. Previously, also known by the locals for our wonderful curries and fresh fish we have decided by popular demand to re-introduce these selections on Wednesday night and Friday night respectively.

Email - info@lamplighterdiningrooms.com

The Bar

The Lamplighter has been a firm favourite on the Windermere bar scene since it opened over 21 years ago.

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Opening Times

Season (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025)

* Restaurant (A La Carte):
Open Monday to Sunday from 5pm. Last orders for food on Sunday to Thursday will be 9pm and 9.30pm on Friday and Saturday.

Lounge Bar and Terrace:
Breakfast 08:00 – 11:00 hours
Lunch 12:00 – 17:00 hours
Dinner 17:00 – 21:00 hours (21.30 hours on Friday and Saturday)
Bar closing: 22.30 – 23:00pm Sunday to Thursday and 23:30 – Midnight on Friday and Saturday
We would always recommend guests book in advance to avoid disappointment as we can be fully booked for busy services up to 2 weeks in advance.

Sunday Lunch:
Undoubtedly our speciality. In fact, renowned restaurant critic Jay Rayner recently praised the Lamplighter for not trying to be fancy or clever, but serving good quality fayre with all the trimmings. Sunday lunch served on Sunday only from 12noon to 5.30pm. Booking is essential! For more information, please see the website.

Facilities

Booking & Payment Details

  • Credit cards accepted (no fee)

Catering

  • Chef - Tasker
  • Covers - 100
  • Specialities - Sunday Lunch, local meat and fish.

Children

  • Baby changing facilities
  • Children welcome

Groups

  • Facilities for groups

Meeting, Conference & Wedding Facilities

  • Wedding receptions

Property Facilities

  • Dogs Accepted
  • Smoking not allowed

Site Features

  • Regional Tourist Board Member

Target Markets

  • Coach parties accepted

Access Information

Parking

Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
Route from the parking area to the entrance:
Steps and no ramp
Surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance is:
Solid ie tarmac / concrete etc

Entrance

Entrance is well lit
Steps to the main entrance
Number of steps to entrance4

Dining

Baby changing facilities
Children's menu
Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
Good contrast between the floor and walls
High chairs for children
Level access (ie no steps or thresholds), or access by ramp or lift to the toilets
Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to restaurant / cafe
Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
Gluten free (coeliacs)
Lactose free (dairy free)
Nut free
Sugar free (diabetic)
Vegan
Vegetarian
Restaurant / café well lit and suitable for people with sight impairments
Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair

This information is self-assessed; therefore we accept no liability for its accuracy. Please contact the venue for further information.

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Road Directions

Travelling by car: From junction 36 of the M6 travel a straight 16 miles along the A591, as you approach the top end of the village you will see The Windermere Hotel on your right hand side. As you descend the hill on the main road there is a left turn adjacent to the hotel, DO NOT take this turning even though it says 'Town Centre'. Go to the next left turn, Elleray Road about 100m along Elleray road ion the left is the entrance to the car park. Our postcode for satellite navigation is LA23 1AF.

Public Transport Directions

Travelling by coach or train: Turn left out of the train station or from the coach and walk down the road on the left hand side pavement. You will pass the Tourist information centre and a little further on is the Mountain Goat Tour Company office, this is Victoria road. Look to your right and in the centre of the road is The Lakes Hotel, cross over to the hotel and follow the footpath down on the right fork which is High Street. The Lamplighter is located directly on the other side of the road.

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  • Cumbria AwardsMember of Cumbria Tourism Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016

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